Minutes for Meeting of 02-11-98

Meeting called to order at 5:00pm with all officers and 7 members present.

LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES:
Tabletop Mountain Backpack led by Todd. They left Friday night and hiked around in the desert for about 7 miles. They had clear weather. They hiked until 11pm when they decided to make camp for the night. On Saturday they hiked up to the base of Tabletop Mountain. They kept hiking until about 10pm. Sunday they made it to the peak, but there was no view because it was raining and they were surrounded by clouds/fog. They hiked up the North side and went back down the South side.

On Sunday Dean led a trip to Cherry Cobbler National Monument. Wolfgang said it was a nice hike through the loop to the Heart of Rocks. They had an excellent view and great weather. They left the Heart of Rocks to leave via Echo Canyon (10 miles). They encountered patchy snow but had a good time.

Erich went to Tanque Verde Peak on Tuesday. He said that for 5 hours of his hike he was in snow. It was a 30km trip all together and took him 12 hours to complete.

NEW BUSINESS:
THE BIG EVENT - Sunday, March 8th, 9am-1pm. This is a volunteer project sponsored by AUSA to clean up a local neighborhood. It is AUSA's way to thank the local community for putting up with the activities at UA Campus such as Spring Fling. It looks like volunteers will receive lunch and T-shirts. Summer Katzenbach (from AUSA) is the main point of contact at 621-6635.

RAMBLERS T-SHIRTS - We are not sure how many to order because hardly anyone was at the meeting. They will cost between $7-$10. If you want to order some, email Loretta at CHASEL@U.ARIZONA.EDU and tell her how many you would like to order.

MORE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: Ron Barserver has a couple of possible volunteer projects:
  1. Painting a forest service tower on Mount Ord for a weekend.
  2. Salt River Cleanup east of Phoenix.
Ron can be reached at 293-6531 or RONB@U.ARIZONA.EDU.

RAMBLERS LISTSERV: Thanks for not abusing it! Great job!

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
  • The Tucson Gem Show, February 12-15. Loretta is going on Sunday. Anyone interested and needs a ride, email or call her (795-6892).
  • Paul (624-3930) is leading a hike to Cerro Colorado on Saturday, 2/14. 8am @ PSC."A-" Lots of bushwhacking.
  • Loretta (795-6892) wants to do a car camp the weekend after next (2/21--> 2/22). She's not sure where yet. If you are interested and have an idea, call or email it to her.
  • Erich's going to South America for a while. Good luck!
SLIDE SHOW:
The slide show Erich put on for us was great! He had one picture that was of a rattlesnake. It looked like he was only 2 feet away from it when he took the picture. He said he had stepped over it then took the picture. Erich is a lot braver than me!

TRAIL SAFETY: These are notes that Loretta made up from Fran's presentation last week. Great stuff that everyone should know!

FIRST AID KIT:
  • Gauze pads - 3"x3" non-stick, individually wrapped
  • Roller gauze - in sterile individual package
  • Trauma dressing - for large wounds
  • Adhesive tape - 5 yards, for bandaging, emergency equipment repair
  • Band aids
  • Antibiotic ointment - prevent infections
  • Aspirin - reduces swelling, lowers fever, relieves shock
  • Tylenol - reduces pain
  • Razor blade or knife or scissors (small, pointed)
  • Sharp tweezers and needle - removers cactus spines, drains blisters
  • Wash & dry packets - clean area around wound, hands
  • Triangular bandage - 40" long or bandana
  • Large safety pins - for bandages, equipment repair
OPTIONAL:
  • Accident report form
  • Personal Prescriptions
  • Vitamins - high potency, B- complex and C
  • Granulated salt - replaces lost body salt, mix with water
  • Anti-diarrhea medicine - stops water loss from diarrhea
  • Ace bandage - good for sprains & splints
SURVIVAL TIPS:
BEFORE YOU GO:
  • - tell someone details of the trip. If possible leave a photocopied and highlighted map, and anticipate return time.
  • - Carry 1 gallon of water in car - ALWAYS!
IN A SURVIVAL SITUATION:
  • - Control body temperature - ALL IMPORTANT - don't get too hot or too cold - shelter, fire, shade
  • - Don't ration water! Drink it! "The best water container is your body." You'll retain rational thought longer, and you'll survive longer, especially if travelling
  • - If you get lost and it's getting dark - BUILD A FIRE - it channels your attention, it's something positive to do, and it's a signal (light - night, smoke - day), calm down, think things out
  • - At night build a fire near a large tree, near a large rock or cliff face - reflects the light - can be seen from far away
  • - Car trouble - choice: stay with vehicle or walk out. Depends on circumstances - vehicle much easier to find - tell someone where you go (leave note on car if you leave it)
  • - Prevent sunburn - lose fluid at a faster rate --> dehydration --> lose of rational thought
  • - Don't panic - calm down - this will contribute to proper performance which will enhance your probability of survival
  • - Use others as a mirror - look for personality changes, mood swings
  • - STAY WITH THE GROUP - or have a partner - tell others
SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS:
  • - Knife
  • - Matches, lighter
  • - Firestarter
  • - Sun protection
  • - Signal - mirror, whistle, aluminum foil, space blanket
  • - Shelter - poncho, space blanket, tube tent, trash bag (wind/rain protection)
  • - Flashlight w/extra batteries
  • - Compass and map
  • - Supplemental clothing - sweatshirt or jacket, wool hat, gloves, poncho, long pants
  • - Emergency food - hard candy, candy bars (power bars), canned fruit cocktail, canned foor, bouillon cubes, tea bags
  • - String or cord - at least 10 feet, or fish line
  • - Tweezers and needle
  • - Iodine tablets - water purification
  • - Pencil and paper - notes
  • - First aid kit


Bill Frobe,
Secretary, Ramblers